Dear Humans,

When you’re growing up, you might think that the way you and your family do things is the normal way–the foods you eat at Thanksgiving, the way you prepare them, the words you say before you eat them, the volume of your television.

But there is no normal in this life–no set way it’s supposed to be. But you’ll only see the panoply of options that life gives us if you open your eyes to new sights, your ears to new sounds, your mouth to new flavors, and your mind to new ideas.

You might still prefer the way your grandmother makes her buttery mashed potatoes. And that’s fine. But there are lots of ways to prepare a potato.

Sincerely,

Mr. Curt